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NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued their forecast for the March through May 2026 period today. The outlook shows that they predict a slightly better than even chance of warmer than normal temperatures. The precipitation signal shows a slight tendency towards drier than normal conditions in the southern part of our region, but there is no…
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From time to time, I get asked about the likely weather on a particular date. Often it is an upcoming wedding, but sometimes it is a family reunion, a big church event, or other activity where the weather conditions could make a big difference in how successful the event will be. Of course, we can’t…
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The latest 7-day QPF map shows that more rain should fall across the region this week after a few dry days. Rain will start in the northern part of the region and then will fall in central and southern parts. But the rain will not fall in southern Florida, which will remain in its dry…
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NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center noted that they are updating the index they use to track the rise and fall of El Nino and La Nina to a new index that is less affected by the trend towards rising temperatures than previously-used indices. Here is what they say: “The Climate Prediction Center is making the shift…
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The Chinese or Lunar New Year is celebrated this year on February 17. In preparation for the New Year’s celebrations, Asian markets are usually full of specialty produce used to make delicious dishes. But the recent freeze that reached all the way down into central Florida has cut supplies of the popular vegetables short this…
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NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued their latest ENSO outlook today. It shows that La Nina is still hanging on in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and has even gotten slightly stronger this month. But the forecast continues to show a transition to neutral conditions is coming soon with a likely swing to El Nino by late…
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I have been seeing many pictures of the damage inflicted on the crops in Florida from the cold outbreaks we have experienced in the past few weeks on Facebook. Areas that are usually free from freezing conditions were busy growing vegetables, strawberries, sweet corn, and citrus until the cold slammed into them. Some freeze protection…